Yay, it's Friday! But a typical Welsh weekend of rain and strong winds is forecast so we will be staying in. Lots of playing games, watching films and indoor fun for us. Maybe even some crafty messiness to look forward to.
Meanwhile ....
.... there's a new challenge at
Creative Artiste is a challenge blog for everyone who likes to mix their media. So, as long as you like to use various mediums on your creations, we'd love to see you enter the challenge.
A big Thank You to everyone who entered the challenge in September. Your projects were all fabulous and our winners have been announced on the blog.
Our theme is always
"Anything Mixed Media Goes"
and we have opportunities to be a Guest Designer for our winners.
"Anything Mixed Media Goes"
and we have opportunities to be a Guest Designer for our winners.
I have created a box lid and decorated it.
I started by making a 6"x 6" (15 x 15 cm) box lid from watercolour card and cutting a square of card to fit on it.
I used texture paste through stencil #13 from Aall & Create on the piece of card and the sides of the box lid. I darkened the top edge of the lid with Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink.
I arranged some paper straws, resin flowers, a resin frame and some glass beads on the piece of card. I used Distress Inks and Oxides to colour them. All the colours have been added using splatters and splashes by mixing the inks with water and using a brush. I splashed the sides too.
I finished the colours with some splashes of blue Posca pens and added a white flower from my stash. I then fixed the card to the box lid. Now I just have to make the box base and fill it.
Now it's your turn to have fun and create your mixed media projects. You can enter our challenge up to three times. A full list of the rules is on the challenge blog. For more inspiration please visit the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog to see the fabulous mixed media projects created by our multi talented team.
Remember to have fun crafting and enter your "Anything Mixed Media Goes" creations in our October challenge.
Remember to have fun crafting and enter your "Anything Mixed Media Goes" creations in our October challenge.
I have entered this project in the following challenges:
What a stunning make! It's an amazing transformation and I love all the 3D dimension that you created with all the additions you layered together 😀. Those splashes and splatters look so beautiful too and the colours are gorgeous! Wishing you a wonderful October! Happy and creative wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteHi Andree, what a beautiful box lid. Love the colors and that beautiful flower really sets it off. Hugs, Pam xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Andree this box lid is gorgeous. I love it. Enjoy your weekend. It sounds like you have lots planned to cope with the weather. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteHi Andree, this is gorgeous, loving the textures and beautiful colours you have chosen. Enjoy your weekend, we are off the Evesham for a mini break.
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Linda xxx
it's very beautiful Andree
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Linda took the words right out of my mouth this really is a beautiful creation Andree. Subtle colours so calming, adding the straws is a super way to add extra dimension. Blue and white is always so classy, i'm wondering what will be inside the box when the base is completed. Stunning...
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the board games & I hope you get some messy time inbetween.
Creative wishes Tracey xx
Stunningly beautiful canvas Andree. The colour and texture is beautiful. Have a creative month. Judy
ReplyDeleteThe blue catches the eye and the splashes gives a great dynamic. The big and so elegant flower is perfect to finish this box lid.
ReplyDeleteA stunning altered box..that shade of blue is so striking.
ReplyDeleteThis is a smashing project!
ReplyDeleteWe do love to see all the entries at Classic.
Stay safe and well.
Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.
Jackie DT
This is gorgeous Andree. Great texture, dimension and colour.
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